In this fascinating historical text, the Association of Edison Illuminating Companies provides a detailed account of the early days of the electric lighting industry. From the challenges of developing a reliable and cost-effective lighting system to the impact of Edison's inventions on society, this book covers it all. With rare photographs, detailed diagrams, and expert analysis, Edisonia is an essential read for anyone interested in the history of technology. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.